Higher water level at Kaptai lake boosts power generation

The elevated water levels in Kaptai Lake this monsoon season have boosted power generation at the Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Station.
The plant is currently generating between 200 and 205 megawatts (MW) of electricity a day, the highest power output recorded at the station this year.
Heavy rainfall and inflows from upstream sources have contributed to the rise in the lake's water level.
The Chattogram region, including Rangamati, Bandarban, Khagrachhari, and Cox's Bazar, has experienced significant rainfall, during this monsoon, which also led to waterlogging in greater Chattogram.
Currently, all five units of the Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Plant are operational, collectively generating about 200 MW daily, which is being supplied to the national grid.
Engineer ATM Abduj Jaher, manager of the power station, said, "Currently, all five units are operational, producing between 200 and 205 MW a day. If water levels continue to rise, electricity production will increase accordingly."
Sources said Kaptai Lake's water level was at 93.05 feet MSL (Mean Sea Level) at 8am on Wednesday, which is considered high given the lake's maximum water capacity of 109 feet MSL. And the power station has a total power generation capacity of 230 MW.

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